Bob Andrews: key obituary facts
Is Bob Andrews dead? Yes. Bob Andrews died on June 14, 2025, at age 75.
Cause of death: Bob Andrews's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Bob Andrews known for?
He was known as British–New Zealand speedway rider (1935–2026).
More about Bob Andrews
Born: 27 October 1935.
Place of birth: Edmonton.
Place of death: North Shore Hospital.
Gender: male.
Nationality: New Zealand.
Also known as: Robert Thomas Andrews, Robert Andrews.
Bob Andrews, the English–New Zealand motorcycle speedway rider who competed for Wimbledon Dons, Cradley Heathens and the New Zealand national team, died on May 22, 2026, aged 90.
Born in Edmonton, London, on October 27, 1935, Andrews was capped 21 times by England, 12 times by Great Britain and 27 times by New Zealand. He rode in the top tier of British Speedway from 1956 to 1970, also representing California Poppies, Wolverhampton Wolves and Hackney Hawks.
He reached the final of the Speedway World Championship four times, in 1960, 1961, 1962 and 1964.
Bob Andrews, 90, English-New Zealand motorcycle speedway rider (Wimbledon Dons, Cradley Heathens, New Zealand national team). (death announced on this date)